Timetables and tourist information of Medina Azahara
Address: Carretera de Palma del Río, km. 5.5. 14071. Córdoba.
Contact: Tel +34 957 10 49 33 / +34 957 10 36 37
Practical Information about Medina Azahara
Here you will find schedules, prices, contact details, and how to get to the archaeological site of Medina Azahara in Córdoba.
Bus Lines
You can reach it by public transport using the following lines:- O-1 Córdoba – Villarrubia
- O-2 Córdoba – Majaneque
Opening Hours
- Monday: Closed
- General hours: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Salón Rico or Hall of Abd al-Rahmán III:
- Closed
- 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- (until March 20, 2026)
Prices
- Admission: Free for EU citizens
- Others: €1.50
- Shuttle service (if arriving by private car): €3
- Children (5–12 years old) and over 65s: €1.50
How to Get There
The Medina Azahara Archaeological Site is located on the outskirts of the city, approximately 7 km away. The only possible access is via the Carretera de Palma del Río (A-431), from which a small road leads around the site and ends at its northern entrance, where the visit begins. We recommend using public transportation, such as the bus or a taxi.
If you would like to discover the palatine city of Medina Azahara, do not hesitate to book one of our guided tours. We are experts in the interpretation of Córdoba’s historical heritage. We can advise you on tickets, opening hours, prices, how to get there… If you have chosen to go sightseeing in Córdoba, choose a quality option — choose ArtenCórdoba.
Medina Azahara is situated about 7 km from the center of Córdoba, on the Palma del Río Road, km 5.5. Access is via the A-431, taking a road that circles the site until the starting point of the visit.
The hours vary depending on the time of year, but generally it opens from Tuesday to Saturday in the morning and afternoon, and on Sundays and holidays only in the morning. It closes on Mondays and some holidays such as January 1 and 6, May 1, and December 24, 25, and 31.
Entry is free for citizens of the European Union. For other visitors, the price is €1.5. Guided tours are also available from €15, which include the use of the internal shuttle bus.
It is recommended to arrive by public transport, such as bus or taxi. Access by private vehicle is limited, as the final leg of the journey must be made by a shuttle bus from the visitor reception center.
Yes, it is possible to take guided tours with experts in Córdoba's heritage interpretation. These tours include advice on tickets, hours, transport, and offer a complete experience of the site.
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